A 22-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop and then crashing his vehicle.

Officials said they were conducting foot patrol at Vibez Nightclub on West King Street when they saw a large amount of cocaine in plain view in an open glove box.

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As police attempted to stop talk to the driver, later identified as Terrance Britt, he sped away at a high-rate of speed almost striking four law enforcement officers and several people, according to officers.

Authorities said after a brief pursuit, Britt crashed the vehicle near Varr and West King Street.

A search of Britt's vehicle found a Kimber 1911 under the driver's seat, cocaine and cannabis, officials said. Britt had $1,680 on him when he was searched, according to police.

Britt is charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of cannabis with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated fleeing and eluding and reckless driving. He also is charged with DUI, DUI crash with property damage, DUI with personal injury, possession of a controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by convicted felon and possession of firearm while in commission of felony.

Deputies in Brevard County charged Britt with four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle.